Underground power utility
vault Manhole fires &
explosions are becoming
commonplace in major cities
with aging underground
infrastructures.  The problem
is a build up of gases that
cause manhole fires and
explosions…..
POTENTIAL SOURCES OF
EXPLOSIVE GASES :
• Thermal decomposition of cable
insulation resulting from electric
arcing or I2R heat: methane, ethylene,
acetylene, carbon monoxide

• Hydrolysis of water due to arcing
with carbon present: hydrogen,
carbon monoxide, methane
(secondary)

• Pipeline leaks of natural gas:
methane, ethane

• Leaks of sewer gas: methane,
ethane

• Leaks from underground storage
tanks: gasoline vapors

COMBUSTIBLE GAS MIXTURES :
• Gases like hydrogen, carbon
monoxide, methane/ethane, and
other hydrocarbons will form mixtures
that can reach concentrations equal
or above the LEL.  (lower explosive
limit)

• Ignition will occur at the proper
combination of oxygen with the
combustible gases and high
temperature or when an ignition
source is provided.
TECHNICAL DATA
Model                NW521-EX
Power output     3 hp (.8 kW)
Phase                1 ph
Frequency                60 Hz
Speed                3300 RPM
Voltage                115 volts
Full load amps     Single ph.
12        
Weight with cables        48 lbs
Discharge size                2”
Solid size                       3/8”
ELECTRICAL DATA
Motor type                Enclosed
submersible – IP 68
Motor design - NEMA type N
Insulation                Class F
Max. stator temp.      155º C
Max. ambient temp.   72º C
Service factor            1.8
Voltage tolerance       ± 10
NUTMEG UTILITY PRODUCTS, INC.
1755 Highland Ave Cheshire CT 06410
Nutmeg Utility Products, Inc.

1755 Highland Avenue, P.O. Box 723
Cheshire, CT 06410
Toll Free: 800-424-4246
Telephone: 203-272-2291
Fax : 203-272-1830

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Women-Owned Business Enterprise

Please direct technical comments or questions
to:
info@nutmegutility.com
JOE NUTMEG’S  NEW PUMP       

Nutmeg Utility Products, Inc. has developed
a 115 volt single phase explosion proof
pump specifically for dewatering
manholes.  This pump
will not provide an
ignition source that may cause an
explosion in a
manhole.  This pump is
certified by MSHA (Mining Safety and Health
Administration) and D.O.E.R. (Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Resources)
approved.

Applications include: gassy coal mines,
tunnels, manholes where explosion proof
pumps are required.  Our new NW521-EX
is guaranteed to run dry.  

Nutmeg Utility Products New Explosion
Proof Pumps are:
•        Lightweight
•        Guaranteed to run dry